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April 2026 at Lyndhurst – Spring Celebrations & Fresh Beginnings

April brings a wonderful mix of seasonal celebrations, outdoor activities, and creative sessions here at Lyndhurst. As spring begins to bloom, our residents can look forward to a lively and uplifting month ahead. Easter Celebrations The highlight of the month is our...

St. Patrick’s Day at The Royal

Here are some photos from our recent outing to The Royal, our local pub just down the road from Lyndhurst, where we went to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on 17th March. We enjoyed a fun and lively afternoon together, including a St. Patrick’s Day quiz which brought...

Easter Bonnet Decorating Fun

Last Thursday, our residents had a wonderful time getting creative as they decorated their very own Easter bonnets. There was plenty of colour, imagination, and laughter as everyone added their own personal touch, creating a fantastic variety of unique and cheerful...

Our Annual “DIGNI-TEA” Celebration

At the start of February each year, we proudly host our Annual Tea Party, aptly named “DIGNI-TEA”, to mark and celebrate Dignity in Care. As members of the Dignity Council, we are continually inspired throughout the year alongside our colleagues across our three...

February 2026 at Lyndhurst – Friendship, Celebration & Winter Fun

February is shaping up to be a wonderfully varied and joyful month at Lyndhurst, filled with creativity, celebration, music, and seasonal fun for all to enjoy. Dignity in Care & Our DIGNI-TEA Celebration We begin the month with Dignity Action Day, followed by our...

Our Fabulous Christmas Party at Lyndhurst

Our Christmas party at Lyndhurst, held on Friday 19th December, was a truly festive and joyful celebration for everyone involved. The afternoon was brought to life by the amazing Geoff Dean, who entertained us with a wonderful mix of jolly Christmas songs alongside...

December 2025 at Lyndhurst – A Month of Festive Fun

December is always a magical time at Lyndhurst, and this year is no exception. Throughout the month, residents will be enjoying a wide range of festive activities, entertainment, and seasonal treats, all designed to bring warmth, joy, and togetherness during the...

Remembrance Day – A Special Visit from Swalecliffe Primary

On 11th November, we gathered for our Remembrance Day Service, beginning the morning with a reflective two-minute silence. Residents and staff came together to honour and remember the courage and sacrifice of our Service Men and Women. The afternoon was made...

November 2025 – Activities at Lyndhurst

November is filled with music, movement, remembrance, and seasonal crafts for everyone to enjoy. Here’s what’s on throughout the month at a glance. (Timings and items from the Activities Agenda.) Week 1 Mon 3rd: Busy Bees Household Helpers (morning); Poppy Crafts –...

August 2025 – Activities Agenda Lyndhurst

August 2025 – Activities Agenda We have another busy and exciting month ahead at Lyndhurst, filled with music, games, crafts, and seasonal celebrations. Here’s a look at what’s planned for August 2025: Week 1 Friday 1st: Morning – Manicures & Massages. Afternoon –...
Ladies Make-Over Afternoon

Ladies Make-Over Afternoon

We had a wonderful and very special afternoon for our Lyndhurst Ladies, in our Pampering Afternoon, where we hosted Make-Over’s and an opportunity for our Ladies to sample new make up samples of lipstick, eye shadow, perfumes and foundation samples, all for trialling...

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DIWALI CELEBRATION ’24

DIWALI CELEBRATION ’24

Here is a selection of photos from our annually held & amazing cultural celebration of DIWALI, that we hosted at Lyndhurst yesterday, November 1st, along with our other sister homes, who also celebrated. We all enjoyed wonderful crafts of making paper lanterns,...

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Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Pumpkin Carving Workshop

Yesterday we hosted our Pumpkin Carving workshop, with some residents choosing to make Jack-o-lantern’s, and some residents focusing on carefully separating out the pumpkin seeds from the pumpkin pulp, in order to prepare the pulp for making & baking delicious...

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LYNDHURST SUMMER FAIR ’24

LYNDHURST SUMMER FAIR ’24

Here are a selection of the photos taken at our Annual Summer Fair, on Friday, 9th August ’24, where we had a wonderful turn out of families and friends & residents, along with a special visit from the Lord Mayor Jean Butcher & Lady Mayoress, Di Baldock, who...

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Lyndhurst Summer Olympics

Lyndhurst Summer Olympics

Here is a selection of photos taken this past Friday, 2nd August, when we hosted our very own Lyndhurst Summer Olympics! It was a wonderful event and the winning side received their well earned Olympic Gold Medals from our medal’s table, with many residents receiving...

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High Pines In Bloom

High Pines In Bloom

We thought you would like to see our beautiful outdoor spaces here at High Pines, this Summer. Our residents have been having fun with our Gardening Club, where they have planted from seed, fresh mint and various other herbs into little pots, as one of the photos...

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Summer Gardening & Our Proud Garden

Summer Gardening & Our Proud Garden

Here is a collection of photos of Lyndhurst’s fun Gardening Club, where we grow both flowers, herbs and vegetables, along with enjoying to care for it each day, in some way, big or small. We are very proud of our Garden at Lyndhurst and it offers our residents so many...

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Shopping Trip – High Pines

Shopping Trip – High Pines

Here are a selection of photos taken of a lovely Shopping trip outing, with one of our High Pines residents, who was accompanied by our wonderful Leisure Therapist, Melissa. Connie had asked to go shopping and purchase some clothes, treats and items for her room....

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Lavender Crafts

Lavender Crafts

Here are a selection of one of our recent “Circle Craft” afternoons, where we had harvested fresh Lavender, to create and make our own lavender bags. It was a wonderful and very aromatic afternoon, with some residents gathering the lavender buds off the stems, some...

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Wimbledon Picnic Party

Wimbledon Picnic Party

Here are a selection of some of our photos from our special event here at Lyndhurst, when we hosted our Annual “WIMBLEDON PICNIC PARTY”! It’s always such a special event, with fun & games and music, along with a traditional afternoon tea party, with classic...

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80th Anniversary of D-Day Party

80th Anniversary of D-Day Party

Here are a selection of photos taken yesterday on our special celebration to mark the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings in WW2. We paid tribute to all the Veterans by hosting a 40’s style Afternoon Tea Party, with singer & Jazz Pianist, Timmy,...

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Donkey Visit

Donkey Visit

On 28th April, we were visited by “Mr. Banks” the amazing Therapy Donkey, and his owner, Joy. It was one of the most incredible experiences we have ever had in the Home, and everyone enjoyed meeting this very gentle and docile Donkey.He was the perfect gentleman, and...

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